Mamelodi Sundowns star Thembinkosi Lorch feels disgraced after he was captured in a viral video partying-dancing with two women. His coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed that the 3o-year-old is filled with remorse.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS COACH RULANI MOKWENA COMMENTS ON THEMBINKOSI LORCH VIDEO
Lorch, who, let’s be honest, is no stranger to controversy and women, was captured on Instagram live dancing with two unnamed women. While the video does not show any obvious shame, the clip has gone viral and includes a storm of criticism on the Sundowns superstar.
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Speaking on the event, Lorch’s coach Mokwena said he is aware of the furore. The Bloemfontein-born player called him to express his agony over the event.
“Lorch called me and he was in tears,” Mokwena said on Sports Nights Amplified.
“I don’t want to talk too much about the issue (trending live video) until I’ve spoken to him in person. I will say I’m disappointed, because I also told him this on the phone,” the Sundowns coach added.
RULANI MOKWENA UNHAPPY WITH PSL AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Mokwena is not so happy with the DStv Premiership award nominations after his South American stars Lucas Ribeiro and Marcelo Allende were ommitted.
According to Mokwena, Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro, as well as Marcelo Allende, should have been recognised for a few award nominations.
“I’m disappointed, I think he [Lucas Ribeiro] has been phenomenal, he’s just been unlucky with injuries. He hasn’t played so many games in his career and that caught up a bit,” said Mokwena as per FARPost.
“He’s the best footballer, the best human being and one of the best players I’ve ever coached from a gift point of view and I think he can improve so much more.
“That’s probably the even scarier part because, in his first season, he has performed the way he has performed. But I could say the same about Marcelo Allende, it’s disappointing not to see him amongst the nominees,” the Sundowns mentor added.
“I think Sailor [Khuliso Mudau] has had a good season also, and he’s not part the Defender of the Season at the very least.
“But it’s okay, you can’t have your cake and eat it, can you? We’ve got to celebrate the nomination of Ronwen [Williams], and Tebza. Mine is that, I’m just nominated because I coach very good players and I’m humbled to be in that space,” the Sundowns tactician concluded.
FULL AWARD NOMINATIONS
FOOTBALLER OF THE SEASON
Teboho Mokoena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC], Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]
DSTV PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC], Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]
DSTV PREMIERSHIP MIDFIELDER OF THE SEASON
Sanele Barns [Richards Bay], Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates], Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC]
DSTV PREMIERSHIP DEFENDER OF THE SEASON
Grant Kekana [Mamelodi Sundowns], Deano Van Rooyen [Stellenbosch FC], Tapelo Xoki [Orlando Pirates]
DSTV PREMIERSHIP GOALKEEPER OF THE SEASON
Badra Sangare [Sekhukhune United], Sage Stephens [Stellenbosch FC], Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]
DSTV PREMIERSHIP YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Shandre Campbell [SuperSport United], Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates], Ime Okon [SuperSport United]
DSTV PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON
Steve Barker [Stellenbosch FC], Rulani Mokwena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Jose Riveiro [Orlando Pirates]
MTN8 LAST MAN STANDING
Sipho Chaine [Orlando Pirates], Zakhele Lepasa [Orlando Pirates], Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates]
CARLING KNOCKOUT PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Thabo Moloisane [Stellenbosch FC], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC], Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC]
NEDBANK CUP MOST PROMISING PLAYER
Shandre Campbell [SuperSport United], Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates], Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC]
NEDBANK CUP PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Tshegofatso Mabasa [Orlando Pirates], Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC]
DSTV DISKI CHALLENGE PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Jody Ah Shene [Cape Town City], Ntando Nkosi [Mamelodi Sundowns], Langelihle Phili [Stellenbosch FC]
PSL ASSISTANT REFEREE OF THE SEASON
Cledwin Baloyi, Lalelani Mngadi, Romario Phiri.
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